Vocab #1
Define an Abstraction.
Simplifying complex systems by focusing on the essential details, ignoring the irrelevant. It helps manage complexity by breaking down problems into more understandable parts.
What is the Case?
It protects the computer
Define Binary.
A base-2 number system that uses only two digits: 0 and 1. It’s the fundamental language of computers, as they process and store all data in binary.
What is the purpose of the heart sink?
To cool the CPU.
Who did the Nebraska Volleyball Team lose to in the National Championship game last year?
I need the School and Mascot.
The Texas Longhorns
Define a Pattern.
Repeated solutions, designs, or methods that emerge in different contexts. Recognizing patterns can help predict and solve problems more efficiently.
What does the Graphic Card do?
Enhances the quality of images displayed on your computer.
Define a Byte.
A unit of digital information, usually made up of 8 bits. It’s the basic building block for storing data.
What is the motherboard?
It is the home for all of the parts that are needed to run the computer.
Who do the Nebraska Cornhuskers play in football this Saturday?
I need the School and Mascot.
The Colorado Buffalos.
Define Compression.
Reducing the size of a file or data set to save space or make it faster to transmit. There are two types: lossless (no data lost) and lossy (some data lost).
What is the Hard Drive?
It permanently stores information on the computer.
Define an Algorithm.
A set of step-by-step instructions designed to perform a specific task or solve a problem. They can be simple, like sorting numbers, or complex, like machine learning models.
What is the purpose of the PSU?
It supplies power to the computer.
Who Won the Super Bowl three years ago in 2022?
(Before the Chiefs won two in a row)
The Los Angeles Rams.
Define a Bit.
The smallest unit of data in computing, representing either a 0 or a 1 in binary code.
What does the RAM do?
It randomly stores information on the computer like the location of the mouse and files that have not been saved.
Define Decompose.
Breaking down a large problem or system into smaller, more manageable components. This makes it easier to solve complex problems.
What is the purpose of the Monitor?
It shows the graphics that the computer is trying to display and allows us to see what is happening.
Tom Osborne
Define Computational Thinking.
A problem-solving process that involves breaking down a problem (decomposition), identifying patterns, using abstraction, and creating algorithms. It helps in understanding how computers can solve complex problems.
What is the CPU?
It is the brain of the computer and controls everything.
What NFL Team does Mr. Steinkruger support?
What is Mr. Steinkruger's son's name?
(500 Bonus Points if you know the Middle Name)
Greyson Cole Steinkruger
Which U.S. Olympian has the most GOLD Medals?
Michael Phelps - 23 Gold Medals